A must-see for people in their 30s and 40s! A roundup of nostalgic 1990s commercial jingles
When you hear “commercials from the ’90s,” which ones come to mind?
For those in their 30s and up in particular, many of the commercials that aired in the ’90s probably feel nostalgic.
In this article, we’ll introduce, all at once, the songs that played in those nostalgic ’90s commercials!
We’ve picked not only the classic hits unique to the ’90s—J-pop’s golden era—but also catchy, original CM tracks that really capture the feel of commercials from that time.
These are all songs that will bring those memories rushing back the moment you hear them, so please enjoy listening.
Playlist
| A must-see for people in their 30s and 40s! A roundup of nostalgic 1990s commercial jingles | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW | play_arrow | The second scene of FIELD OF VIEW’s Shin… |
| 2east | Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN | play_arrow | A rock band that was mainly active in the 1990s… |
| 3east | We’ll study hard—Sakai Moving ServiceYu Tokui | play_arrow | Sakai Moving Center’s commercial song |
| 4east | Swaying feelingsZARD | play_arrow | The eighth ... by ZARD, released in 1993… |
| 5east | If only I had held you tighterWANDS | play_arrow | It's hard to talk about the 90s J-pop scene wi... |
| 6east | Rhapsody in BlueDA PUMP | play_arrow | DA PUMP’s co… released in 1998 |
| 7east | Nagisasupittsu | play_arrow | “Nagisa” is a spi… that was released in September 1996. |
| 8east | innocent worldMr.Children | play_arrow | Popular across generations, a truly national band… |
| 9east | Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 “Leningrad”Shosutakōvichi | play_arrow | Arnold Schwarzenegger is ma... |
| 10east | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi | play_arrow | When it comes to winter songs, this one is a must—and then… |
| 11east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB | play_arrow | A signature song so representative of Kome Kome Club… |
| 12east | Kaakin OndoKawachiya Kikusuimaru | play_arrow | From A, the part-time job information magazine, and its sister… |
| 13east | Choo Choo TRAINZoo | play_arrow | A song by ZOO released in 1991, famous for its dance |
| 14east | The Song of Koikeya PolinkySurīporinkīzu | play_arrow | A unique character with a face and limbs attached to a Polinky. |
| 15east | Thanks again!Tonneruzu | play_arrow | The comedy duo of Takaaki Ishibashi and Noritake Kinashi… |
| 16east | Pure AsiaPUFFY | play_arrow | PUFFY’s de... released in 1996 |
| 17east | To the City of RainbowsTakano Hiroshi | play_arrow | A blend of nostalgia and freshness, the ’90s... |
| 18east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | When it comes to Christmas songs, this is the one that immediately comes to mind... |
| 19east | White LoveSPEED | play_arrow | SPE, which is also very popular as a winter song… |
| 20east | Merry-Go-RoundPsychedelix | play_arrow | As a guitarist and singer-songwriter… |
| 21east | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto | play_arrow | Easy skincare with an overnight gel pack |
| 22east | DEPARTURESglobe | play_arrow | The four discs released by globe in 1996… |
| 23east | Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS | play_arrow | Featured as the song in a Pocari Sweat commercial, the band… |
| 24east | feels like HEAVEN ~Surely it will come, surely it will come~HIIH | play_arrow | A light, airy track with the feel of the film “Ring.” |
| 25east | BUSY NOWhitomi | play_arrow | With hitomi’s 8th single, in 1997… |
| 26east | Open your heartZARD | play_arrow | "Open Your Heart" was relea… |
| 27east | Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji | play_arrow | Ozawa Kenji's Corolla II commercial song |
| 28east | To Those Daysanzenchitai | play_arrow | For the House Foods “Hokkaido Stew” commercial song… |
| 29east | Hurry up.Kyūhō Ruriko | play_arrow | Released in 199… as Ruriko Kubo’s 11th single |
| 30east | The strong and fleeting onesCocco | play_arrow | “Tsuyoku Hakanai Mono-tachi” was released in November 1997… |
| 31east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Christmas songs by Mariya Takeuchi |
| 32east | Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō | play_arrow | "Itsumademo Kawaranu Ai o" ("Unchanging Love Forever") is from 1992... |
| 33east | White keySuzuki Ami | play_arrow | A new alpine snowboarding [something] featuring the person themself... |
| 34east | Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | Used in Honda Motor Co.'s “Live Dio” commercial… |
| 35east | Sly womanSha ran Q | play_arrow | Released in 1995 as Sharam Q’s seventh single… |
| 36east | Take me to DRIVE.Imai Miki | play_arrow | House Foods “Ripe Tomato, Eggplant, and Curry” C… |
| 37east | I’m proudKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | The representative works of Tomomi Kahala, who is active as an actress, include… |
| 38east | Yamazaki is number one!Yamazaki Hiroya | play_arrow | Mr. Yamazaki promotes easy-to-make dandan noodles. |
| 39east | WingChinen Rina | play_arrow | Shiseido “T’Isseira Frozen Blue” commercial… |
| 40east | HELLO, IT’S MEL⇔R | play_arrow | A long-running winter hit from Pocky commercials |
| 41east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution | play_arrow | "HOT LIMIT" was in June 1998... |
| 42east | 5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko | play_arrow | Selected as the song for NTT Docomo’s “pager” commercial… |
| 43east | This is my way of life.PUFFY | ![]() | A song used in a Shiseido “Tissera” commercial, P… |
| 44east | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN | play_arrow | DEEN’s debut, released in 1993... |
| 45east | LADY NAVIGATIONB’z | play_arrow | Kanebo Cosmetics '91 summer image so... |
| 46east | ifCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | The He... that CHAGE and ASKA appeared on |
| 47east | In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A song about chasing dreams that portrays the struggles of youth |
| 48east | A dream two hundred times biggerLetit go | play_arrow | The Pocari Sweat commercial featuring Emiri Nakayama… |
| 49east | Ishimaru Denki Song | play_arrow | Ishimaru Denki is centered in Akihabara and in the Kanto region... |
| 50east | Winter Fantasykazan | play_arrow | The pop duo Cousin’s third single… |
| 51east | sonOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | Mari Hoshino appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial song... |
| 52east | Legendary GirlMizuki Arisa | play_arrow | Ami Ozaki’s debut song is a big hit. |
| 53east | Summer Days of 1993class | play_arrow | A ballad portraying the shift of feelings from friendship to romance |
| 54east | To you, the one and only in the worldInagaki Junichi | play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki's song is used in a KFC commercial |
| 55east | KISSPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | Iconic songs by PRINCESS PRINCESS from the ’90s |
| 56east | Before you become a memorysupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz’s seventh single overall, in 1993... |
| 57east | KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke | play_arrow | Speaking of Kyosuke Himuro, this song “KISS M… |
| 58east | Boys&GirlsHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | The 19... that was used as the song for Kao’s “AUBE” commercial |
| 59east | Every morningKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | An iconic song that lifts your spirits |
| 60east | YOU DON’T GIVE UPKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | Tomomi Kahala’s encouraging cheer song and warm message |
| 61east | For the momentEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | "For the moment" is, 19… |
| 62east | energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi | play_arrow | "Energy flow" started in 1999… |
| 63east | A gentle feelingChara | play_arrow | Moved by Chara’s gentle singing voice and kindness… |
| 64east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z | play_arrow | B’z’s Christmas song, a heartwarming winter classic |
| 65east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | “Easy★Rider” was released in June 1996… |
| 66east | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Mr. Noriyuki Makihara’s, released in 1991… |
| 67east | Yankee Doodle | play_arrow | In Japan, also under the title “Alps Ichimanjaku”... |
| 68east | IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | “IT’S ONLY LOVE” is, 19… |
| 69east | I came to deliver love tonight.STAGGER | play_arrow | KFC’s Christmas Limited Menu Commercial Introduction |
| 70east | Happily, happily, and gently, okay?Kahara Tomomi | play_arrow | Released in 1997 as Tomomi Kahara’s 8th single… |
| 71east | SHAKESMAP | play_arrow | SMAP 'SHAKE', a classic bursting with fun |
| 72east | super screamDIXIE TANTAS | play_arrow | Ichiro and a kids' soccer commercial |
| 73east | Don’t wanna cryAmuro Namie | play_arrow | “Don’t wanna cry” is, 1… |
| 74east | ChristmasJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY's 5th single... |
| 75east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi | play_arrow | Dracula Oguri: A poignant tale of love and immortality |
| 76east | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako | play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s debut single |
| 77east | Sons and Daughters ~ More than that, what I want to say isCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A ’90s retro commercial that conveys the appeal of the VIVIO |
| 78east | TemptationGLAY | play_arrow | “Temptation” is G… released in April 1998. |
| 79east | It might be a summer that changes your life.Nishida Hikaru | play_arrow | Was selected as the theme song for the Asahi Draft Beer “Z” commercial… |
| 80east | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando | play_arrow | A cheer song for team unity |
| 81east | KAN’s Christmas SongKAN | play_arrow | Promote KFC at Christmas |
| 82east | ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG | play_arrow | HOUND DOG’s signature work: powerful rock of love and dreams |
| 83east | I miss youMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Among Seiko Matsuda’s songs, the ones that are especially popular with women… |
| 84east | As if gently enveloping…MISIA | play_arrow | MISIA's first hit song, power and exhilaration |
| 85east | Winter,againGLAY | play_arrow | GLAY “Winter, again”: a masterpiece that depicts winter scenery |
| 86east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of poignant summer scenes |
| 87east | Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji | play_arrow | Ozawa Kenji’s commercial jingle: gentle and refreshing |
| 88east | EZ DO DANCETRF | play_arrow | TRF’s third release in 1993… |
| 89east | No no darlin’CHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | VIVIO: the charm of familiarity and a four-cylinder engine |
| 90east | Sand of the SkirtUA | play_arrow | The commercial for the mini car R2, with UA’s music and scenery |
| 91east | Let’s go! Tough guypuropera | play_arrow | Making curry brings smiles and happiness to the family. |
| 92east | lipsGEARS | play_arrow | A commercial that boldly expresses the importance of hydration |
| 93east | Galaxy GirlKadamatsu Toshiki | play_arrow | A futuristic-feeling Aquarius commercial featuring track and field athletes |
| 94east | Sukisa ~Ticket To Love~TOKIO | play_arrow | A youthfully spirited commercial featuring Tomoya Nagase |
| 95east | Time goes byEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Every L… released in 1998 |
| 96east | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids | play_arrow | A refreshing summer commercial featuring KinKi Kids enjoying Okinawa |
| 97east | Blown by the windMoritaka Chisato | play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka portrays the joys of traveling in Kyushu and Okinawa |
| 98east | Merry Christmas to the worldCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | The joy of Christmas shopping with the Subaru VIVIO |
| 99east | Rescue completeTōkyō Banana Bōizu & Hashi Yukio | play_arrow | Aquarius Rescue Team saves a heatstroke patient |
| 100east | Isozaki Akiko | play_arrow | Actress Akiko Isozaki appears and is in charge of vocals… |
| 101east | my graduationSPEED | play_arrow | Nissin Foods' commercial featuring members of SPEED… |
| 102east | ALICEMy Little Lover | play_arrow | “ALICE” was released in April 1996 and... |
| 103east | Farewell, my beloved dangersJUN SKY WALKER(S) | play_arrow | It was the song from TDK’s cassette tape commercial, but… |
| 104east | How to be a GirlAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Shiseido “Sea Breeze ’97” commercial song… |
| 105east | Synchronized LoveJoe Rinoie | play_arrow | The singer, who was created as a song for Takefuji’s commercial… |


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